Who we are
At Fortis Games we aspire to make great games that bring people together while redefining how game companies work. We believe in building a sense of belonging through our games, their communities, and how we operate and treat each other. Through our game communities, we will create powerful connections and lasting memories. We will foster a culture of diversity, equity and belonging where together our diverse skills, experiences and backgrounds impact the games we make.
We are an early but mighty organization with a leadership team of game industry veterans. There are many opportunities for you to have a big impact on the products we'll be making as well as the overall direction of the company. If you're passionate about tackling difficult problems with direct and thoughtful communication and team first mentality, we may be the right place for you.
As a Staff Software Engineer on the Game QA Engineering team, you will drive initiatives that enable our QA and Product teams to move faster and with greater confidence. You’ll determine the right technologies and architect scalable solutions that contribute to a comprehensive quality coverage strategy and track against key performance metrics. You’ll engage in a regular feedback cycle to ensure we’re building what the team really needs. You will leverage your expertise to lead other engineers in organization wide initiatives.
What you’ll achieve- Drive the development of our game test automation framework, partnering with QA and Dev leaders to address the most important demands
- Build a suite of services and tests that provide ongoing verification of all our Platform Engineering projects and middle-ware tools
- Design tools that enhance efficiency and productivity for QA and development operations
- Establish best practices for the team, ensuring solutions are optimized for performance and scalability across various environments and project demands
- Support the growth of QA Engineers across various responsibilities, from framework and test development to building advanced testing tools and scripts
- Explore emerging technologies such as AI to help define the future of QA strategy
- Proficiency in programming with C# and Python.
- Experience working with game engines, such as Unreal or Unity.
- Hands-on experience with CI/CD workflows and platforms (e.g., GitHub Actions, Jenkins, TeamCity).
- Experience in cloud infrastructure orchestration and build pipeline design.
- Background in building automation or development frameworks for games or mobile applications.
- Experience developing internal tools or working in DevOps environments.
Knowledge of AWS services (e.g., S3, EC2) and familiarity with messaging services. - Proven ability to collaborate across multiple teams, gather and define project requirements, and drive successful delivery.
Why join us
There are many reasons to join us, but here are a few:
- We strongly believe we are changing how games studios operate and at the core of what we do is making great games that create a connected community
- We're not just about making Games Where You Belong. We're also about building communities where our people belong. That's why Fortis is a thriving environment that celebrates diversity, embraces inclusivity, and fosters growth.
- Build and grow with a seasoned team of accomplished talent who have left an impactful mark in their disciplines, both in and out of gaming
Fortis is an Equal Opportunity Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, protected veteran status, or any other basis protected by applicable law, and will not be discriminated against on the basis of disability.
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